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Dermatology
Subungual Melanoma (SM): Diagnosing Melanoma in Finger and Toe Nails
The goal of this program is to help clinicians screen for and diagnose subungual melanoma in clinical practice. The program will review the presentation of subungual melanoma along with a differential diagnosis, to help increase clinicians’ confidence when encountering this type of melanoma.
DURATION
15 min
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0.25
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2024-08-27
The goal of this program is to help clinicians screen for and diagnose subungual melanoma in clinical practice. The program will review the presentation of subungual melanoma along with a differential diagnosis, to help increase clinicians’ confidence when encountering this type of melanoma.
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Melanoma Canada.
Faculty
Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP
Anas Nseir, MD, CCFP, FCFP, B.Pharm
Naomi Pliamm, MD
Elaine McWhirter, MD
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Screen for and diagnose subungual melanoma (SM) in clinical practice.
- Describe the clinical presentation of SM
- Counsel patients with skin of colour on the prevention of SM
- Discuss treatment options for SM with patients
Accreditation
This self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.25 Mainpro+ credits.
Cert+ Program ID#: 201668